Mondrak, Glory Dominus (Commander) - Lifegain

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Brian Cain
Feb 2, 2026
Best Case Scenario Mentality and Setup Cost in Commander
Are you putting cards in your Commander decks based on their best case scenario? You might want to reconsider that. Let's discuss.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Anointed Procession
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
58%synergy
Soul Warden
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Halo Fountain
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Felidar Retreat
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Ocelot Pride
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Innocence
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Defiler of Faith
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Suture Priest
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Soul's Attendant
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Leonin Warleader
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Darien, King of Kjeldor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Hare Apparent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Brimaz, King of Oreskos
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Reverent Hoplite
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Mite Overseer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Resplendent Angel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Prava of the Steel Legion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Toby, Beastie Befriender
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Securitron Squadron
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Angel of Destiny
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Court Street Denizen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Anointer Priest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Auriok Champion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Call the Coppercoats
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Moogles' Valor
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Will of the Mardu
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fateful Absence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Make a Stand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Ephemerate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Ignite the Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Benevolent Offering
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Alarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Brought Back
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Revitalize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Battle Menu
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
White Sun's Twilight
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Finale of Glory
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Martial Coup
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Increasing Devotion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Split Up
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
United Front
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deploy to the Front
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Open the Armory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Launch the Fleet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mass Calcify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Captain's Call
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Makindi Stampede
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Armageddon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
By Invitation Only
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Search for Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sunfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Aang's Journey
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Collective Effort
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scout for Survivors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Horn of Gondor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Infested Fleshcutter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spear of Heliod
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Buster Sword
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Fragments
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Divine Visitation
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Court of Grace
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Champions from Beyond
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Smuggler's Share
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Legion's Landing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Muster the Departed
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Wedding Announcement
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Griffin Aerie
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Starlight Spectacular
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Southern Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Basri Ket
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ajani Goldmane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Ardenvale
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
5%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
The Fair Basilica
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Steppe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Kjeldoran Outpost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Karoo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
White Auracite
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Makindi Stampede
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy